Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Social Studies, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

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The video covers several key news topics: the US and Canada have agreed to extend their border closure to nonessential travel for another 30 days due to COVID-19. Walmart will require all employees to wear masks starting Monday, needing over 7 million masks weekly. A federal judge is addressing serious allegations of misconduct in the college admissions scandal involving Lori Loughlin and Rick Singer. Finally, viewers are encouraged to follow Newsy on social media for the latest updates.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason for the extended closure of the US-Canada border?

To improve trade relations

To increase tourism

To prevent nonessential travel

To allow more people to cross daily

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who announced the extension of the US-Canada border closure?

President of the United States

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Governor of New York

Mayor of Toronto

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Walmart and Sam's Club delay the mask mandate for their employees?

They were waiting for a government directive

They prioritized healthcare workers for mask availability

They had a shortage of masks

They were conducting a trial period

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main allegation in the college admissions scandal?

Investigators engaged in misconduct

Students were given fake diplomas

Colleges were overcharging tuition fees

Students were admitted without applications

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is accused of being the mastermind behind the college admissions scandal?

Lori Loughlin

An unknown FBI agent

A federal judge

Rick Singer